Subsea & Offshore Service Magazine Sept '14 Issue

SOS SUBSEA & OFFSHORE SERVICE MAGAZINE

September 2014 Issue

Cover Story p17 Subsea Equipment p38 Training & Certification p30 Fasteners, Seals & Bolt Tensioners p28 Hazardous Equipment & Gas Detection p44 Pg 49 Pg 34

Pg 28

www.sosmagazine.biz

Welcome to the Subsea & Offshore Service Magazine

SOS SUBSEA & OFFSHORE SERVICE MAGAZINE

September 2014 Issue

With a good sized circulation across the UK, we will distribute to the companies that will use the products and services that are published in this magazine.

Print runs are increased when we attend both national and international oil and gas exhibitions, gaining our clients as much awareness and exposure as possible.

CONTENTS North Sea Atlantic joins the Technip fleet Bibby Offshore visited

by Chancellor of the Exchequer

Cover Story p17 Subsea Equipment p38 Training & Certification p30 Fasteners, Seals & Bolt Tensioners p28 Hazardous Equipment & Gas Detection p44 Pg 49 Pg 34

Pg 28

www.sosmagazine.biz

22

OSBIT Power awarded contract for the supply of 2twin ROV launch & recovery systems (LARS)

40

12

OPITO makes travelling to work offshore safer with new survival training

30

New ATEX Zone 0 Portable LED floodlighting solution

44

16

Jee enhances online training platform for flexible learning

36

Valeport launches the smallest and most accurate SVP

49

Industry joins hands for the future, an industry viewpoint from OPITO

4

Paradigm invest ÂŁ4.25 million on new global H.Q

Staff

Designer: Steve Simmonds design@sosmagazine.biz

General Manager: Robert Taylor rob@sosmagazine.biz Tel No: +44 (0)1634 867404

Sales Manager: Jon McIntosh jon@sosmagazine.biz Tel No: +44 (0)1634 682464

Crystal Design & Media Ltd and the publication Subsea & Offshore Service magazine assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material or the accuracy of information received.

All material will be treated as unconditionally assigned for publication under copyright and within the editors rights to edit and offer comment.

All editorial contributions are to be sent to editor@sosmagazine.biz

Contributors Lesley Davidson Marketing The Big Partnership FT Publicity Ltd Browser Media Fifth Ring Ltd Wordsun Ltd Acumen PR Think PR

www.sosmagazine.biz

Editor: David Sullivan editor@sosmagazine.biz

Publisher: Crystal Design & Media Ltd

Contents

Aimed at Sub-Contractors all the way through to OEM’s, the publication backed by the Website is a great marketing tool for the companies choosing to advertise and market their products and services with us.

3

Industry joins hands for the future Industry Viewpoint

By giving people a better understanding of oil and gas we can guide them towards these stimulating career areas and in turn keep the industry expanding with fresh talent – and retain our world-leading edge for the industry’s future prosperity.

In the meantime, we need to continue energising and encouraging people to look to the oil and gas sector as an exciting career choice with exceptional opportunities both onshore and offshore.

OPITO often hears from recruiters that CVs don’t always showcase valuable transferable skills. A Skills Connect software tool is currently being developed which will identify gaps in training between the oil and gas industry and the forces, and matches roles most suited to skills and experience. This will not only be invaluable to the individual, but also to the oil and gas industry to gain vastly experienced personnel who may only need a short conversion course to get them started. Companies

By Morven Spalding, OPITO Skills Development Director With billions of barrels worth of oil and gas equivalent transferred between the UK and countries across the world; the energy industry is a phenomenal global success story. The UK is at the vanguard of the industry and one of its greatest commodities is the expertise and know-how through its far reaching roles both onshore and offshore.

This outstanding sector has underpinned the UK economy for more than four decades, has rivalled NASA in terms of creativity, innovation, and technology, yet every day there is another skills shortage story in the media.

www.sosmagazine.biz

The next generation is the one that needs to be honed in on, and it’s not just the school pupils looking to make career path decisions or graduates. The new intake could be taken from mums returning to work, ex-military, or those simply intrigued by a change of direction.

4

This is an industry known for working collaboratively and, as such, has resulted in the first ever National Oil & Gas Skills Week from 11 November, 2014. The OPITO initiative will draw people of all ages and from all walks of life together to discover what the oil and gas industry offers them. It will also celebrate the sector’s achievements.

With the backing of heavyweights across the industry’s wide range of sectors including Oil & Gas UK, Subsea UK and the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), as well as the UK Government, the initiative is continuing to attract high level support – a huge sign of the significant need.

will be able to tap into valuable talent both efficiently and cost effectively. This tool will be accessible from a new online industry portal which will also be launched during National Oil & Gas Skills Week.

National Oil & Gas Skills Week will also encompass an awards ceremony, career sessions and advice, debates, interactive challenges, an industry business breakfast, as well as Doors Open Day where companies will be lifting the lid on their operations to the public.

To find out more please visit: www:nationaloilandgasskillsweek.com

Calibrations under control

Beamex provides the equipment, software and services needed for an efficient calibration process. The calibration process starts from the planning and scheduling of the calibration work and includes performing of calibrations as well as documentation of results. An efficient calibration process saves time, automates procedures, is cost-efficient and assures that the results are reliable. The best-in-class calibration processes are integrated, automated and paperless. Learn more and test how advanced and efficient your existing calibration process is at: www.beamex.com/calibrationsundercontrol

www.beamex.com info@beamex.com

Industry News

News In Brief....

Applus RTD to demonstrate latest technologies at the Rocky Mountain Energy Summit

New senior appointment in autonomous underwater vehicle division

ESS shores up second contract with Dolphin Drilling worth £10.5m

Applus RTD, the global leader in the provision

Modus Seabed Intervention Ltd has announced

the innovative technologies in its non-

Manager.

ESS Support Services Worldwide, part of Compass Group, has won a new, three year contract, worth £10.5 million, to provide hotel and catering services to Dolphin Drilling Ltd.

of integrity technology services, demonstrated destructive testing (NDT) range at the Rocky

Mountain Energy Summit in Denver, Colorado last August.

The technologies included Applus RTD’s latest augmented reality system in conjunction with the RTD IWEX (Inverse Wave Field

Extrapolation), RTD Rayscan, as well as

the recent appointment of an AUV Development

Angus Cooper has joined Modus to spearhead their development and growth plans in the

deployment of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle services. This move reinforces the company’s

commitment to adopting and driving new and

advanced technology applications and will build upon Modus’s already established AUV

development program, the augmented reality

This second contract, which commenced on 1 June 2014, will see the ESS team provide catering and hotel services to 180 people across seven levels of accommodation on board Dolphin Drilling’s new deepwater drillship, the Bolette Dolphin:

IWEX system which allows detailed inspection

http://www.dolphindrilling.no/fleet/bolette

the RTD INCOTEST (INsulated COmponent

TESTing) - methods used to deliver technical

business line.

assurance and improve integrity management.

Driven forward by an innovative research and application has been integrated into the RTD and mapping of defects within critical pieces

of pipework. It provides users with a 3D image of the inspected object, giving clearer insight into the scale and nature of any existing defects.

The augmented reality application therefore projects the linear IWEX generated digital image around the weld using only a

tablet device. The position of defects is

unambiguously indicated on the pipe, allowing the operator to detect, locate and mark the defect.

Rienk de Vries, technical director at Applus RTD, said: “Improving safety within the industry is a key focus for us and it is

becoming more and more crucial for operators

to protect their assets. Applus RTD is therefore committed to research and development

programs in order to create new and improved

www.sosmagazine.biz

technologies to meet this requirement”.

6 4

Aberdeen based ESS has worked with Dolphin Drilling since 2007, delivering food and housekeeping services on board the Belford Dolphin.

DNV GL extends its OPITO approved training for offshore safety representatives in the UK DNV GL is extending a unique offshore safety training programme which aims to advance the critical role of elected safety representatives (ESRs) in minimising the risk of accidents and improving safety.

The course, which is accredited by OPITO, will now be available at DNV GL’s Manchester offices from October to complement and add capacity to the training already provided in its Aberdeen office, following significant demand from ESRs. DNV GL is the only accredited provider of this training, which was started last year and is available to more than 2,000 ESRs working across the industry.

Ronnie Kelman, Business Director for ESS Offshore, said; “Due to our excellent performance onboard the Belford Dolphin and our long standing relationship with Dolphin Drilling, we are delighted that we have been awarded a contract providing catering and hotel services onboard the Bolette Dolphin.

We value our relationship with Dolphin and appreciate that they trust us to consistently deliver a quality service offer in a challenging environment.”

Graeme Murray, Managing Director at Dolphin Drilling Ltd, commented; “We selected ESS as our catering and support services partner for the Bolette Dolphin because we have an excellent relationship and they have proven their expertise with a stellar performance on the Belford Dolphin.”

News In Brief....

New appointments strengthen Proserv senior management team

Xodus Group secures vibration contract with Qatargas

Romica Engineering Ltd (REL) have signed a

Paul Douglas has been promoted to the

China to provide a Conductivity, Temperature,

joining Proserv as VP sales and business

International energy consultancy Xodus Group has been awarded a contract with Qatargas to provide vibration engineering services at onshore and offshore facilities.

contract with Geo Marine Technology Co. Ltd Depth (CTD) launch and recovery system

(LARS) to The Second Institute Oceanography (State Oceanic Administration) China. This

role of VP operations with Bruce Stuart

development for Europe and West Africa (EWA) from FMC Technologies.

system provides the capability of 10,000m of

Paul takes overall responsibility for two

4 tonnes. Designed in accordance with DNV

including its Birchmoss test and assembly

8mm electro-mechanical cable with a SWL of Rules for Certification of Lifting Appliances 2011 and UNOLS Research Vessel Safety

Standards Revised March 2009 the system

will be mainly used on the scientific research

of Proserv’s key Aberdeenshire facilities

hub, which provides subsea, drilling and

production services, and its Kintore based marine technology centre.

The $1million one year contract is for a Technical Services Vibration Programme at the Qatargas QG1, QG2 and QG3&4 LNG Facilities, Ras Laffan refinery and associated offshore assets, with the option of an extension for a further two years.

vessel XIANGYANGHONG 10 worldwide.

The fully integrated CTD LARS is designed

on the same footprint as a standard 20ft ISO

container, and has deployment A frame, heave compensated traction winch and hydraulic power pack, providing 95% elimination of

heave disturbance, keeping the CTD system in the required subsea position.

REL was founded in 2003 to provide payload

Trolex Engineering shortlisted for regional business award

oil & gas sector. Romica supports companies

Trolex Engineering, manufacturer of rotary

and IRM (Inspection Repair Maintenance)

been named a finalist for an International

welfare to the oceanographic and offshore

undertaking subsea measurement, monitoring tasks through a range of services, tools and equipment solutions.

Bob Turner, Managing Director of REL said:

“We are delighted that the Second Institute

Oceanography (State Oceanic Administration) have selected Romica to support their LARS requirements. This contract for the supply

solutions for oil and gas exploration, has

Trade Award at this year’s Stockport Business Awards.

Based in Hazel Grove, Stockport they have

been shortlisted down to the final three in

their category from a total of over 100 entries received this year.

of a fully integrated LARS solution allows the

Winners of all 12 categories will be announced

Administration) to provide a proven heave

October, which is attended by 340 business

Second Institute Oceanography (State Oceanic compensated system to make the most of the available time on site.”

Working in partnership with Chiyoda Almana Engineering, Xodus will look to develop a long‐term piping integrity management programme to assess, reduce or eliminate vibration in all of the Qatargas facilities, both onshore and offshore.

Industry News

Romica sign contract with Geo Marine Technology Co Ltd

at a black tie dinner at the Hallmark Hotel in leaders from the region.

Xodus, which offers integrated oil and gas services covering surface and subsurface, launched its Dubai office in 2012 and has grown to over 100 people in the Middle East as demand for its integrated services increases with oil and gas operators. In that time Xodus has secured more than $20 million of contracts from the region.

Colin Manson, CEO of Xodus Group, said: “Our specialist vibration expertise is ideally suited to some of the challenges facing operators in Qatar and across the region. Eliminating vibration supports integrity management plans and can deliver significant asset cost savings. In partnership with Chiyoda Almana, we look forward to working with Qatargas to address integrity issues to assist production.”

www.sosmagazine.biz

79

Industry News

Tata Steel secures global framework agreement with Subsea 7 Earlier in August, Tata Steel announced it has signed a global framework agreement with Subsea 7, one of the world’s leading contractors in engineering, construction and subsea services to the offshore industry, which will formalise a 25 year working relationship between the two global giants. This long-standing partnership, which has seen four multi-million pound North Sea contracts signed in the last 12 months alone, is cemented by the new agreement.

companies already do together on a global scale demonstrating the value of Tata Steel in today’s oil and gas industry.

“We have the ability to provide the carrier pipe, sleeve pipe and carry out the coating work in-house demonstrating the customer-focused approach Tata Steel takes. Subsea 7 is an important supply chain partner and our relationship with the company continues to grow.”

As a leading supplier of products and services to the oil and gas industry, Tata Steel will supply around 28km of carrier pipe, more than 27km of sleeve pipe, girth welding and triple jointing and the application of Glass Flake Epoxy pipe coating. Welding and coating will take place at the company’s offshore processing centre in Hartlepool, UK. Tata Steel’s exploration and production commercial manager, Richard Broughton said: “Our work with Subsea 7 over the years has been extensive, particularly in the North Sea oil and gas industry which has become an increasingly important market for us. The new framework agreement will extend the work our

Tata Steel and Subsea 7 seal the deal!

ITF appoints John Wishart as new chairman Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF), the organisation driving oil and gas technology development and collaboration, has appointed John Wishart as its new chairman with effect from last August.

Mr Wishart is group director for Lloyd’s Register Energy and will take on the additional responsibility of chairmanship of ITF in a non-executive capacity. He will lead the board of directors and will provide guidance on the strategic direction of ITF.

www.sosmagazine.biz

A not-for-profit organisation, focused on the commercial needs of its members, ITF has facilitated the launch of more than 200 projects from early stage concepts through to field trials and commercialisation.

8

Operating across the world, ITF works with its members, the technology development community and government bodies to tackle specific regional issues, as well as defining areas of technology need from a global perspective and identifying opportunities for the transfer of knowledge.

Mr Wishart said: “I am honoured to be joining the board of ITF at such a critical

time for the energy industry. How the sector creates new technologies and innovations is key to global economic development. I look forward to ensuring that ITF continues to play a fundamental role in helping to advance the implementation of new technologies within the energy sector.”

national and international oil and service companies, will enable ITF to move forward and develop new relationships.”

Mr Wishart joined Lloyd’s Register Group in 2012, to lead the transformation of its energy division and has over 30 years’ experience in contracting, consulting and operator sectors. A qualified chartered engineer, Mr Wishart has broad international expertise in the upstream and downstream areas of the oil and gas industry.

Dr O’Brien added: “ITF has significantly grown and developed thanks to the strong contribution and personal commitment from Max and we appreciate all that he has achieved during his tenure as chairman.”

Mr Wishart replaced Max Rowe, managing director of Selkie Solutions, who stepped down after being ITF’s chairman for the last seven years.

For more information on ITF visit: www.itfenergy.com

Dr Patrick O’Brien, CEO of ITF, added: “John’s wealth of knowledge will ensure that we continue to develop ITF as the global choice for facilitating collaborative technology innovation and deployment in oil and gas and related energy industries.

I am certain that John’s strong industry contacts and experience in developing diverse business portfolios with a range of stakeholders including government,

John Wishart, new Chairman for ITF

Contamination Monitoring and Filtration for Offshore Applications

70–80% of all failures on hydraulic systems are due to contaminants in the hydraulic fluid.

...because contamination costs!

Ltd.

mpfiltri.co.uk mpfiltri.com

Industry News

ADIL boosts projects & developments team - Further appointments position firm for ambitious growth strategy Leading independent energy consultancy ADIL has expanded its projects and developments offering to the global oil and gas industry with the addition of two experienced senior leaders to the team.

Peter Brawley brings 35 years of international experience to the company as he joins as head of field developments. Having worked on a wide range of major projects in the UK, Australia and the Middle East, he has spent the past six years working on BP’s $5 billion Clair Ridge project in the North Sea, taking the project from concept selection through to construction.

Based in Aberdeen, he will be responsible for overall delivery of all field development projects and the front end group.

Brawley is joined by new head of projects and package management Paul Williams. In a career spanning two decades he has senior subsea project and engineering management experience with operators and contractors having worked on a wide range of shallow and deepwater developments both in the North Sea and in other offshore sectors around the world.

Most recently Williams was Apache North Sea’s subsea projects and operations manager responsible for the successful delivery of all subsea projects and operations on Apache’s North Sea assets.

Williams, who has led a number of projects from early engineering to delivery, including the installation of the $160 million Bacchus development for Apache North Sea, will be based in the Aberdeen office.

www.sosmagazine.biz

Managing Director James Paton said: “Projects and developments

10

Paul Williams & Peter Brawley

is an area for significant potential growth within our business as we see an increasing number of industry operators looking to draw on the solid core of expertise we have in this arena”.

“Attracting people of Paul and Peter’s calibre to our organisation sends a very strong message about what we are doing in the marketplace, the interesting and dynamic projects we are involved with and the opportunity to help shape some of the biggest developments happening in the industry today.”

The company, which recently announced the appointment of Lo van Wachem as general manager of projects and developments to position itself for future growth, is looking to build on ADIL’s track record in technical and commercial innovative development solutions to help create value for customers in a collaborative manner.

“Most of our people have a proven track record with between 20 and 30 years’ operator and international experience in the oil and gas industry,” added Paton. “We have invested significantly in recent months in strengthening our senior management team as part of our ambitious global growth plans as we look to build on our success to date.”

ADIL is an independent consultancy focused on providing state of the art development and operations management support to the energy industry. With upwards of 190 personnel and offices in Aberdeen and London, it marked a turnover of £31m in the last financial year.

For more information about ADIL visit the website:

www.assetdev.com

Hone-All takes its message on the road

Over a three week period in June, the Oil & Gas Technology Roadshow, organised by Reading-based Dream Marketing International toured strategic locations across Scotland with specific links to the offshore energy sector, including spending a day at the Oil and Gas Conference at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. By delivering their message directly to potential customers was seen as a big advantage for Hone All as Director, Andrea Rodney explains: “We saw this as an ideal opportunity meet customers face-to-face, with the minimum of disruption and time commitment for visitors. The visits to the individual customer sites were very successful thanks to the enthusiasm of the companies we visited who did a great job promoting to their employees and giving them the opportunity to visit.”

The Oil & Gas Technology Roadshow is part of a series of similar events developed by Dream Marketing, whose vision is to bring together a number of different processes, services and technologies and delivering them directly to the end-user.

“The format of the roadshows means that customers have to spend a simple half hour away from their desk, rather than the whole day or more that would be required to visit a conventional exhibition,” says Dream Marketing’s Managing Director, John Aldridge. “For example, the Oil & Gas Technology Roadshow visited major Oil and Gas subcontractors in the Aberdeen and Dunfermline areas. Simply parking up at the premises of companies such as Schlumberger, Cameron, The Wood Group, Technip, One Subsea, FMC Technologies, and TAQA. These companies are then presented with the opportunity to discuss their requirements with up to 20 exhibitors who have the facility to present their technologies and services on board the unique exhibition vehicle. We are already working towards the next event and would love to hear from Oil & Gas technology companies who would like to be considered as one of the sites we will visit next year and offer this fantastic knowledge transfer and networking opportunity to their teams” The success of this inaugural Oil and Gas Technology Roadshow means that it will now become an annual event with the next one scheduled for June 2015. Anyone interested in booking a place on the exhibition vehicle should contact John Aldridge at Dream Marketing International on 01189 886823 or e-mail john@ dream-marketing.co.uk.

www.sosmagazine.biz

From Hone All’s perspective the Oil & Gas Technology Roadshow was a resounding success having generated a high number of enquiries for its specialist services of deep hole boring and drilling, honing and CNC turning up to 4 metres long. “It was a perfect opportunity to see a large number of potential new contacts and introduce them to the services we offer and highlight that as a company we can provide them with the complete package of material and fully machined tubular components for which we are renowned for the highest quality and service. We are certainly looking forward to the next event, where we can further expand on our growing oil and gas sector work and confirm to potential new customers know just how much emphasis we place on the customer and their requirements”

More importantly, in addition to new contacts Hone All also confirmed new orders during the event with one new customer already in discussions on how it can develop a long-term relationship with Hone All, so impressed is it already with the ‘unusually high levels of service’ that it is receiving.

Industry News

It is a well-worn phrase that time is money, so Leighton Buzzard-based Hone-All Precision joined forces with Dream Marketing International to participate in the Oil & Gas Technology Roadshow, which took the message directly to potential customers in the oil and gas sectors, ensuring that they spent as little time away from their busy days as possible.

11

Industry News

North Sea Atlantic joins the Technip fleet Earlier this year, a ceremony was held in Bergen to officially name the latest new subsea construction vessel to join the Technip fleet, the North Sea Atlantic.

Over 200 guests from ship owner North Sea Shipping, ship charterer Technip and supply chain partners, gathered to attend the ceremony held at the NorYards BMV AS shipyard (previously Bergen Group) in Laksevåg, Bergen, Norway. The event was hosted by North Sea Shipping CEO, Hallvard Klepsvik, and his wife, Sigrid Anne Våge, acted as the vessel godmother.

Technip announced that it had signed a long term charter agreement with North Sea Shipping for an advanced new build construction vessel. During the two year construction period, teams from the two companies worked together closely to ensure the project was delivered to expectations.

www.sosmagazine.biz

Designed to Technip’s specifications, this multi-purpose vessel is capable of undertaking pipelay, subsea construction and IRM* projects.

12

Hallvard Klepsvik, CEO of North Sea Shipping, said: “We are confident that this state-of-the-art vessel will fulfil the expectations of Technip and that it will be a valuable asset for their future operations. We thank Technip for the good collaboration during the build phase and look forward to continuing this during operation of the vessel.”

The vessel’s design meets the highest requirements for subsea work and although she will work predominantly in the North Sea, she is also suitable for deep-water operations worldwide.

This advanced DP class 3 vessel is equipped with a 550 Te active heave-compensated crane and a 2,000 Te underdeck carousel for product storage. She can accommodate an Openable Vertical Lay System for pipelay of flexibles and umbilicals.

David McGuire, Vice President of Technip’s marine operations organization said: “We are delighted that the North Sea Atlantic is joining our fleet of specialized vessels, which further expands our capabilities on offer to clients.

We would like to thank North Sea Shipping for their excellent cooperation throughout the construction phase and look forward to seeing the vessel delivering projects in the field.”

Following final commissioning and trials, North Sea Atlantic is scheduled to commence her first projects working in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea from August 2014, followed by projects in the UK North Sea.

*IRM: Inspection, Repair and Maintenance – of subsea pipeline infrastructure.

For more information visit the website:

The North Sea Atlantic that joined Technip fleet earlier this year

www.technip.com

Offshore marine & subsea job market growth in Singapore

Historically South East Asian work was done back Europe or the US but with projects regularly exceeding 250 Million they are now building significant Singapore operations to secure, design and deliver a range of projects which are deeper and more complicated .

Not surprisingly this has lead to a huge talent crunch with 60% of EarthStream’s SubSea focused clients looking to increase head count by 20% or more in 2014. In greatest demand are senior project managers, subsea pipeline

engineers and structural design experts .

Industry News

With such a vast number of Oil & Gas discoveries in South east Asia recently, a number of global marine, offshore and subsea businesses are expanding in Singapore in order to benefit from the enormous pipeline of work expected according to Specialist Energy Recruiter EarthStream .

Manager of EarthStream’s Subsea division Andrew Dodd comments “ While there is a steady stream of expats being brought in, most companies are focused on building out strong local teams which has seen engineering graduates from NUS and NTU in extreme demand and salary inflation for experienced Singaporeans.Once hired we have seen local graduate careers take off as the volume of work has seen them taking on a great deal of responsibility early in their careers” It is widely expected that with the complexity of the projects being executed in Singapore it will become a center of excellence for the Sub Sea sector which will see Singaporean engineers being deployed worldwide over time .

www.earthstreamglobal.com

Andrew Dodd

13

Industry News

Introducing the WBPG 85-200 Tonne for Heavy Duty Generation Lifting RUD Chains Ltd is a leading manufacturer of lifting and lashing applications that guarantee ultimate safety when lifting and moving heavy loads.

Offering over 270 different tested and certified lifting/lashing points, 210 of which are for bolting and 60 for welding.

RUD have standard and tailored applications to meet your requirements.

RUD’s wide range of lifting applications are used across a variety of working environments from offshore, heavy engineering and construction to name a few. Their products have been increasingly popular across the offshore industry, due to their heavy lift capabilities of up to 200 tonne, and their robust resistance to corrosion.

The WBPG is loadable from any side in the direction of the pivot meaning it is suitable for lifting and turning of heavy loads.

It offers threaded holes for the Starpoint VRS for easy vertical assembly. The WBPG is ideal for heavy duty lifting between 85-200 tonnes.

RUD provide standard and tailored solutions to meet even the most demanding environments, helping to deliver applications that are catered to specific requirements, project aims and environments.

www.rud.co.uk

The WBPG is the next generation hoist ring for heavy duty lifting; it can be supplied from 85-200 tonnes making it a great product for a wide variety of working environments from heavy engineering, offshore, ship yards to the construction industry to name a few.

For the offshore industry the WBPG has been used to lift heavy cable-laid grommets; the WBPG offers a removable suspension ring in the shape of a shackle to attach the cable-laid grommets to for lifting.

ICR awarded industry accolade following backing by Graphite Capital Aberdeen-based ICR has been named the Scottish winner of the BVCA award for Mid Market Private Equity-backed Management Team of the Year.

ICR, which provides repair and maintenance services to the global energy industry, received the prestigious award following the company’s sale by Gresham Equity Partners to Graphite Capital earlier this year. The deal will enable the firm’s existing management team to continue its ‘buy and build’ growth strategy.

The ICR group – which comprises Walker Technical, NECE, MOSS and CIU – is led by Chief Executive Officer, Willie Rennie, Chief Operating Officer, Andy Bruce, Finance Director, Gordon Davidson and Executive Chairman Bob Forbes.

www.sosmagazine.biz

Since its inception in 2011, ICR has acquired four businesses; increased its turnover five-fold – from £6 million in 2011 to £30 million in 2014; increased its staff numbers from 45 to 170; and established an operational base in the Middle East.

14

ICR’s management aims to undertake further acquisitions to strengthen the range and breadth of its integrity and maintenance services. The company will also seek to establish further international bases in the oil and gas sector’s key regions. In the UK the firm is currently undertaking a programme of investment in additional property and equipment across the group, as well increasing its staff numbers.

CEO Willie Rennie said, “We are delighted to receive national recognition for our commitment to building the ICR group. Our funding partners, both private equity and banking, continue to provide expert support to complement our experienced and knowledgeable team.”

Mike Innes, Graphite senior partner, added, “ICR’s experienced management team has created a fast-growing group that is wellplaced in markets around the world where there is an increasing need to extend the life of the oil and gas infrastructure. We are pleased to be working with the team as they build on their successful track record.”

CMP

CMP PRODUCTS

www.cmp-products.com

Te r m i n a t i n g C a b l e s i s O u r B u s i n e s s

CABLE GLANDS Market leaders in Ex d, Ex e & Ex nR Cable Glands Ex d & Ex e Cable & Conduit Accessory range New range of Flat Form Cable Glands New ThermEx Seals rated to 200째C

Therm

Request your 2014 Cleat catalogue

CABLE CLEATS Including Conqueror - The Worlds Safest Cable Cleat New Stainless Steel, Aluminium & Nylon Cable Cleats Short Circuit Ratings to a Market Leading 196kA

CONQUEROR

Third Party Certified to IEC 61914:2009

Request your 2014 Cable Gland catalogue

RAPIDEX Cures more than 18 times faster than traditional compounds Installs in Seconds, Cures in Minutes, Seals Indefinitely The Fast Curing, Gas Blocking, Liquid Resin Seal Compliant with IEC, NEC & CEC Wiring Codes

NEWCASTLE (Headquarters) 36, Nelson Way, Nelson Park East Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1WH, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 191 2657411 E-Mail: customerservices@cmp-products.com

Industry News

Harkand secures Apache North Sea master service agreement Harkand has been awarded a contract to support Apache with inspection, repair and maintenance work (IRM) as well as light construction (LC) across their assets in the North Sea, following completion of a competitive tender exercise.

The award includes the provision of vessels, ROV and diving services for a three-year period, plus two one-year options.

Aberdeen-based Harkand, a leading global name in the IRM and LC market, will also support offshore marine construction contractor EMAS AMC who have been awarded a separate contract for pipelay and heavy construction as part of the same tender process.

Harkand Europe managing director, David Kerr, said: “This contract is an important step in strengthening our close working relationship and growing our North Sea business with Apache.

Harkand provides offshore vessels, ROVs, diving, survey services, project management and engineering to the oil and gas and renewables industries. Employing close to 1,000 people at bases in Aberdeen, London, Houston, and Singapore, Harkand aims to be the leading subsea IRM and light construction contractor globally.

“Having both the Harkand Atlantis and the Harkand Da Vinci DSVs in the North Sea provides Apache with the flexibility they require. By listening to our clients and understanding their needs, we can continue to build long lasting relationships on project delivery, safety and reliability.”

Sister vessels, the Harkand Da Vinci and Harkand Atlantis are state of the art dive support vessels featuring 18-man saturation diving systems. The 115.4m vessels can accommodate 120 personnel, have 140t active heave compensated main cranes and Super Mohawk ROV spreads.

Visit by George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer Bibby Offshore, the subsea services provider to the oil & gas industry, hosted a visit by George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to the Company’s innovative workshop, storage and maintenance facility in Aberdeenshire, on Tuesday 22 July.

www.sosmagazine.biz

The Chancellor was given a tour of Bibby Offshore’s new 50,000 sqft state-of-the-art Westhill facility, The Hangar. His visit follows the Company’s recent investment into its facilities; including the installation of a 16 tonne Gantry Crane and five separate workshops allowing for numerous speciality activities, such as care and maintenance of dive hats and diver umbilical’s.

16

As a leading services provider in the Offshore oil and gas industry, we welcome any initiative that promotes investment in this region. We hope this new allowance from the Government will not only encourage exploration, reducing the tax on a portion of company’s profits, but it also supports demanding development projects, creating more jobs and further success for the oil and gas industry.”

During the visit, the Chancellor announced the Government has published a consultation on a new cluster area allowance to encourage investment in ultra high pressure, high temperature oil and gas fields. The allowance is designed to support investment in technically challenging development projects and encourage exploration in the surrounding areas. The allowance will reduce the tax on a portion of a company’s profits from 62% to 30% at current rates.

Howard Woodcock, Chief Executive of Bibby Offshore, commented: “We were delighted to welcome Mr Osborne to our new facility in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, and to be chosen as the only stop on the Chancellors visit to the North east.

George Osborne with Howard Woodcock

An efficient calibration process is automated and paperless

The calibration process starts from the planning and scheduling of the calibration work and includes performing of calibrations as well as documentation of results. An efficient calibration process saves time, automates procedures, is cost-efficient and assures that the results are reliable. The best-in-class calibration processes are integrated, automated and paperless. This is the key message in Beamex’s global “Calibrations under Control” marketing campaign. Jan-Henrik Svensson, VP Marketing & Sales of Beamex Group explains, “We are not just offering a product or even a set of products and services – what we are actually offering is a new process of performing and managing calibrations in a way that provides efficiency and quality improvements as well as cost-savings”.

Beamex ICS, the integrated calibration solution, which constitutes the heart of this marketing campaign, is unique compared to any other calibration system due to its seamless communication between calibrators and calibration software, the possibility to integrate it into a maintenance management system (ERP/CMMS), the multifunctional calibrators that can perform automated calibrations fast and efficiently as well as the calibration software that allows smart analysis and management of all calibration data.

The microsite beamex.com/calibrationsundercontrol explains the benefits of an automated and paperless calibration process as well as includes an online test for testing the efficiency of a plant’s current calibration process.

Precision Mechanisms for High Performance Environments

Industry News

Every plant has a process on site for performing and managing calibrations, but there can be many different types of calibration processes and they vary in terms of quality, efficiency and productiveness.

Design and manufacture of fine pitch, high precision gears, to individual customer requirements.

Accuracy from AGMA Q10 to Q14, bore diameter from 2 mm to 300 mm, and a module gear range from 0.2 to 1.5.

Bespoke gears, geared systems and gearboxes for subsea remotely operated vehicles and down hole applications. www.reliance.co.uk +44 (0) 1484 601000 sales@reliance.co.uk

Beamex is a leading, worldwide provider of calibration solutions that meet even the most demanding requirements of process instrumentation. For more information, visit:

www.beamex.com.

www.sosmagazine.biz

17

Industry News

Total E&P Nigeria first to use Reflex Marines Frog-XT4 Total E&P is the first to use Reflex Marine’s newly developed FROG-XT4 on the Odudu field in Nigeria.

Its compact frame allows for easy storage and cost effective shipping.

The French operator purchased the crew transfer device primarily for carrying out inter-field transfers. They have already found the device to be an invaluable back-up method for when adverse weather conditions result in helicopters being unable to fly.

Lifting points are now at eye level, making them easier to access and inspect, and a new stretcher mounting system enables rapid deployment in a medical evacuation situation (MedEvac).

The deck foreman at Total E&P Nigeria said: “The FROG-XT4 is very portable and easy to transfer from Starboard to Port, and vice versa. In case of impact, it has better personnel protection with improved shielding compared to that of the FROG-3, previously used by Total. Another improvement would be the FROG-XT4’s shock absorbers.”

Total’s crane operator added: “The FROG-XT4 has a very small footprint and can fit on tight deck space compared to the previous model.”

The response from the wider industry on the new range has also been positive, with a second unit recently purchased by an international operator in Mozambique.

Reflex Marine has established a number of accredited service centres for FROGs and TOROs around the world, offering stock, spares, rental services, inspection and maintenance and training to exacting standards set by Reflex Marine; there is now stock on the ground at some of these partners facilities; Norway, Houston and Abu Dhabi.

The Frog-XT Feedback from Total highlights the devices advancements on Reflex Marine’s original FROG-3, previously supplied by the crew transfer company. The FROG-XT4 was developed in line with the industry’s continued drive to improve the safety of its operations – a vision which Reflex Marine shares.

www.sosmagazine.biz

The device provides greater comfort and safety to passengers, wider operating parameters, and higher capacity transfers.

18

An estimated one million safe crew transfers are carried out every year using the Reflex Marine’s FROG and TORO devices.

Reflex Marine is now looking to launch a higher capacity version of the product, the FROG-XT10, to the market in the coming months.

Please visit www.reflexmarine.com/what-wedo/crane-transfer-devices/frog-xt4/ for more information.

Robinson’s move reflects Houlder’s growth Nigel Robinson has been appointed Houlder’s Director of Offshore Projects & Engineering.

Based in Aberdeen, he will be accountable for the company’s offshore engineering business across the UK. A former Senior Vice President at GL Noble Denton, he brings a rounded executive management experience coupled with expert knowledge of offshore assets and marine operations.

Rupert Hare, Houlder CEO, says of the news “We are incredibly pleased to welcome Nigel. He has a great mix of hands on experience and strategic know-how. This makes him ideally placed to deliver against our clients’ requirements, targets and industry challenges.”

The move signals the company’s continued commitment to growth. Driven by client need, Houlder project teams have undertaken larger and more complex projects in recent years.

This has led to investment in capacity and capability in the UK & US - a strategy rewarded by a SMARTA Breakthough50 Award earlier this year. This recognises Houlder as one of the top fifty fastest growing companies in the UK.

Nigel recognises he has joined Houlder during exciting times.

“I am very happy to be joining such an enterprising and capable company” he explains. “Houlder is on an ambitious growth plan, built on a solid foundation of customer service. It is great to have the opportunity to be part of that.”

Nigel Robinson, Director of Offshore Projects & Engineering

Industry News

Oil and gas pump specialist PSIL recruits global sales director as it expands in the Middle East Process Systems International Limited (PSIL), one of the world’s leading developers of specialist pump engineering for the energy and chemicals sectors, is expanding its global network across Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and the UAE.

life standard of 25 years, improving efficiency while reducing costs by mitigating the need for regular and expensive refurbishment and replacement programmes.

PSIL designs and commissions horizontal, vertical, molten sulphur and vortex-flo pumps for national oil companies, major operators and service providers including Qatar Petroleum, TCO, Taymel, BP, Shell, Brown & Root and READ.

The Northampton, UK-headquartered company has appointed experienced global business development professional Darren Cowley as sales director as it pushes for significant growth in the region by establishing new distribution agency agreements.

Its British-engineered and manufactured technologies have a minimum design-

Cowley, a mechanical engineer and former draughtsman, has more than 20 years’

BMT ARGOSS awarded OHSAS 18001 BMT ARGOSS, an operating company of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has been awarded the universally recognised standard for occupational health and safety, BS OHSAS 18001.

www.sosmagazine.biz

BMT ARGOSS, supported by BMT’s Manager, Operational Risk - Jayne Matthews, implemented a fully integrated management system in offices located in the UK and the Netherlands to complement the system established in the Kazakhstan office. This will allow the organisation to effectively identify, control and reduce the risks associated with health and safety in the workplace.

Securing the accreditation is a key milestone for the company, and has resulted in a system which will help to achieve best practice in its management.

20

Shane Amaratunga, Managing Director at BMT ARGOSS comments: “As a company, operating principally in the oil and gas market, we are all too aware of the risks associated with its often harsh environments. It is vital that all of our staff are kept safe, but particularly those who are working in locations offshore.

This certification provides us with the confidence that we have effective frameworks in place, enabling us to

improve our awareness of health and wellbeing in the working environment whether that is onshore or offshore.”

BMT ARGOSS is based in Marknesse, Aberdeen, Fareham and Atyrau with support offices in Perth, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur.

Visit the website: www.bmtargoss.com

experience managing client project sales and establishing joint ventures across the Caspian and Middle East, with companies including Clyde Union Pumps, Hayward Tyler and Knowsley SK.

Trinity International Services gains contract extension worth more than £5 million

Trinity delivers a range of hotel-keeping services on the semi-sub drilling rig through a team of 27 employees, working in shifts to provide for the vessel’s crew as they carry out exploration and production operations.

Trinity has been working on the Stena Don since it was commissioned in 2001, catering for the needs of a crew of up to 120 people. The renewed deal confirms Stena’s continued satisfaction with the quality of that service.

Chairman of Trinity, Stuart MacBride, VSpringsAd

25/9/06

20:13

said: “This confirms our position as one of the best hotel-keeping and catering companies in the industry, and reassures us that our dedicated staff are delivering the highest quality service to our client base.

Industry News

Aberdeen-headquartered Trinity has signed a three year renewal with Stena Drilling, for work on its Stena Don asset in the Norwegian North Sea.

“Stena and Trinity have a long standing relationship and it is our pleasure to be able to continue that partnership, providing tastes of home and comfortable living conditions for the crew of the Stena Don as they undertake vital exploration and production work in the harsh environment in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.” Trinity employs 6 in its Norway office supported by 15 at its Aberdeen HQ and more than 120 people globally.

Page 1

Valley Spring is a member of the Springmaster® Group

SPECIALIST PRODUCER OF MEDIUM AND LARGE DIAMETER COMPRESSION, EXPANSION AND TORSION SPRINGS.

Belleville125x86Ad

Stuart Macbride

10/3/08

16:50

Page 1

Belleville Springs is a member of the Springmasters® Group

Consultancy, Design, Manufacture and Distribution...

Pottery Lane East, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 9BH Tel: +44 (0)1246 451981 Fax: +44 (0)1246 454327 E-mail: sales@valleyspring.com www: http//www.valleyspring.com

Arthur Street, Lakeside, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 8JY. Tel: +44 (0)1527 500500 Fax: +44 (0)1527 517039 info@bellevillesprings.com www.bellevillesprings.com

www.sosmagazine.biz

Your complete solution for DISC SPRINGS AND BELLEVILLE WASHERS

21

Industry News

Paradigm Flow Services invests £4.25 million in new global HQ Specialist test facilities launch to oil and gas industry Paradigm Flow Services, the blockage removal experts for the oil and gas sector, has invested £4.25 million in a new headquarters and test centre as it advances its global ambitions.

The company is taking a 15 year lease on Paradigm House in Drumoak from MacDonald Properties (Aberdeen) Ltd which will provide capacity for up to 80 people as it ramps up its international operations. This comes as the firm has delivered more than £7.5 million worth of contracts in the first half of this year.

The brand new building comprises an 18,000 square foot office and workshop and a 51,000 square foot yard housing an advanced test centre, providing scope for Paradigm Flow Services to fully develop and refurbish equipment under one roof.

These facilities for firewater deluge, subsea systems, specialist industrial cleaning, and pressure testing will also be available for oil and gas companies to utilise for trials and training purposes.

Currently with offices at Kintore Business Park and Thainstone

Business Centre, the new base will bring the teams together in one location and bolster the firm’s capacity to support operators with topside and subsea blockage remediation.

Rob Bain, managing director of Paradigm Flow Services, said: “The new site at Drumoak is our global HQ as we expand operations around the world and enhance our capabilities for rapid international response. The addition of the test centre also enables us to provide an entirely new service to the oil and gas industry.

“The move supports the continuation of our strong growth and significant research and development activities. This is crucial to our success as we improve existing innovations and developing new technologies and services to lead the way in this area.

Rob Bain “Having all of our personnel and facilities located together on one site is of huge benefit and we look forward to moving in towards the end of Q3 this year. This is the first business park of its type to be developed in Deeside, focussing on high specification industrial units. We have also invested in fibre optic broadband to the site which has brought benefits to residents and other businesses in Drumoak.”

Paradigm’s new facility will allow the company to showcase its technologies for blockage remediation including deluge integrity management, Pipe-Pulse and Flexi-Coil Extended Reach, in a replicated offshore environment.

There will be testing and refurbishing equipment onsite, including a full deluge remediation and testing system, a subsea umbilical system with the main components, subsea flowlines and piggable loops. These facilities will also provide an effective platform for training.

Visit the website: www.paradigm.eu

Paradigm Flow Services has invested £4.25 million in a new headquarters and test centre

OptaSense honoured to be shortlisted for prestigious Royal Academy Award, the premier award for UK innovation in engineering

The valve manufacturer has developed its own range of ‘Phase’ trunnion-mounted ball valves for the UK energy sector, and the use of the Hardide-T coating has significantly improved the valves’ performance.

Peter Burnett, Business Development Manager at Heap & Partners, said: “The Hardide coating achieved excellent results, meeting all the required leakage rates and delivering consistent results on various substrates. We also chose to partner with Hardide Coatings as we worked with the team previously on a project in the nuclear sector to tackle a corrosion issue and carry out re-engineering of valves, so we knew they could deliver positive results.”

Hardide plc CEO Philip Kirkham said: “The success of the coating boosted the performance of the new valve range and we are proud to work with Heap & Partners to play a part in developing this technology. Hardide-T is especially relevant for intricate ball and seat valves with its uniform application by low temperature CVD, and together with its cobalt-free composition meaning it can be safely used inside nuclear facilities.”

Phase includes numerous variations of soft and metal seated side entry ball valves, used for the safe isolation of pipeline production and process equipment. This safety critical application

The Phase range comes in both metal to metal and soft seated options which posed additional considerations. Metal to metal seated valves often suffer wear by erosion when there is particulate in the

The Phase valves are also supplied for high pressure applications, up to and above ASME 600 lbs. Ranging from 2” reduced bore to 12” full bore, the valves needed to operate at both low and high

Heap & Partners selected Hardide-T for use in the Phase range, particularly in the smaller diameter valves, for several reasons. The primary rationale being the inherent hardness of Hardide-T, at 1100 to 1600 Hv with a typical coating thickness of 50 microns.

Heap & Partners has now utilised Hardide-T on many ball valve applications for both oil and gas and nuclear clients.

There have been no wear issues since employing the coating and it has provided protection from erosion. In some cases the Hardide coating has also enhanced the corrosion resistance of the base material.

often in erosive operating environments, meant the new valve required a durable protective coating.

process fluid. Most ball valves are soft seated, but wear can also cause scratches and resultant leakage.

Industry News

Hardide Coatings, provider of advanced surface coating technology, has played a key role in the development of new ball valves manufactured by Heap & Partners.

pressure. This bespoke product is aimed at niche applications in the UK energy sector, from upstream oil and gas to nuclear and power generation.

The new valve range expands Heap & Partners’ specialist services which include the design, manufacture, and supply of leading process and instrumentation valves and ancillary equipment.

Visit the website: www.hardide.com

www.sosmagazine.biz

A 10” Phase valve being set up for high pressure testing at Heap & Partners’ purpose built test room

23

Industry News

Offshore Energy – The future is in the water, but is it in subsea processing?

To meet rising energy demand, the world needs to develop all available energy resources. Despite substantial growth in renewables, hydrocarbons will continue to play a dominant role. As the days of easy – onshore – oil and gas are over, the locus of E&P activities is increasingly shifting to the offshore. During Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference on 28 & 29 October in Amsterdam RAI, the Netherlands exhibition visitors and conference delegates can expect to learn about the latest solutions in offshore E&P activities.

New technologies make it possible to develop deep water and ultra-deep water fields as well as stranded shallow plays.

The conference theme for this year “The future is in the water” is aptly chosen.

Topics covered at the conference include the future of global oil and gas, emerging markets, innovative technologies as well as above-ground risks and concerns.

Speakers represent operators, OEM’s, EPC companies, suppliers, service providers and investors.

24

Subsea Processing Offshore Energy stays on top of new developments and with the session on subsea processing the conference addresses a key innovative area. Subsea processing provides an alternative to production equipment located on a fixed or floating platform.

This session will discuss the latest developments in subsea processing solutions including water removal and re-injection or disposal, boosting, gas separation and gas compression. Experts from frontrunners in subsea processing such as ExxonMobil Research Company, FMC Technologies and Aker Solutions will present the viability of subsea processing

for both green fields and brown fields.

Mr. Ed Grave, ExxonMobil’s Upstream Fractionation & Separation Advisor.

Together with his team he developed and qualified ExxonMobil’s subsea conventional and compact separation system. During the subsea processing session Mr. Grave will detail the steps taken in designing the subsea separator for solids, the qualification of the components used, and the results of the sand handling tests. The sand handling trials were used to evaluate the performance and identify potential failure mechanisms of the sand handling internals and the sand handling system.

In addition, the oil-water separation performance was measured during the trials to determine the effect of the sand removal operations for the shallow water separator.

Many oil fields that are interesting for future exploration are found in deep waters. Subsea processing can play an important role in bringing those reserves on stream. The question that Mr. Akdim’s presentation addresses, is “What is required for “subsea processing” to become generally accepted instead of entering a silent valley of death?”

Offshore Energy Exhibition Offshore Energy is the fastest growing gathering of offshore industry professionals. Founded in 2008 Offshore Energy convenes annually at the Amsterdam RAI, breaking attendance records year after year.

Taking place in the easily accessible and attractive city of Amsterdam, Offshore Energy expects to attract over 10,000 visitors from around the world. Over 500 supply chain companies will showcase their products and services. Companies such as Fugro, Palfinger, Bluewater Energy Services, Technip-EPG, Van Oord, Keppel Verolme, Boskalis, Ulstein, Royal IHC, GEP AFTP, Parker Hannifin and Heerema have already booked their stand. More than 90% of the exhibition space has already been sold.

For more information on the full program, speaker faculty, the exhibitor list and to register go to: www.offshore-energy.biz

www.sosmagazine.biz

As director of the Separation Innovation & Research Centre, Mr. Reda Akdim is globally responsible for research, development and qualification of separation technologies within FMC Technologies. Mr. Akdim will describe several subsea processing examples and how they positively or negatively impact oil or gas production. For subsea processing applications the footprint, weight, costs are important driving factors. The application of conventional, bulky gravity separation equipment can in many cases be a show-stopper for the development of an oil or gas field.

Industry News

Mr. Kjell Olav Stinessen, first chief engineer in subsea power & process division at Aker Solutions has been involved in the development of subsea compression. Subsea gas compression allows addressing declining gas reservoir pressures, offering an attractive combination of economic and environmental benefits. After several years of technology development and qualifications, Aker Solutions is currently delivering the world’s first full scale subsea compression project for the Åsgard field in the Norwegian Sea. In addition innovative solutions are under development, in order to further optimize this system and extend its applicability to a broader range of gas fields world-wide.

25

Created and produced by

Register now 500+ exhibitors, 10,000+ visitors, 1,000+ delegates from over 60 countries

Your platform for the future

Conference topics: North Sea E&P: old field, new game • offshore maintenance services subsea processing • regulations for offshore service vessels • offshore vessels: market update developments in wave and tidal energy • well plugging and abandonment

28 & 29 OCTOBER 2014 Development Agency Noord-Holland Noord

Supported by

In association with Development Agency Noord-Holland Noord

www.offshore-energy.biz Stay in touch

@NavingoOE #OffshoreEnergy

oe@offshore-energy.biz

Facebook.com/OffshoreEnergy

+31 (0)10 2092600

Offshore Energy Amsterdam

Queen’s Award Winners, SEACON (europe) Ltd attend special reception at Buckingham Palace & receive official glassware

The Queen’s Award for International Trade is one of the highest accolades that a UK business can achieve and was made in recognition of SEACON (europe)’s continued growth and commitment to its international customers and year on year progress, not just in revenue but in customer relations and overall business development.

SEACON (europe) Ltd has seen its exports in the European market grow from just over £1 million in 2010 to over £2.6 million in 2012 and global sales rise from £9.1 million to over £12.6

Industry News

Following the announcement made by SEACON (europe) Ltd back in April of this year as being named winners of a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, Managing Director, Mr. David Parker and Sales Director, Mr. Kevin Hall attended a special reception hosted by Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace on Monday 14th July, 2014.

million in the same period. This is coupled with the continued high profile commitment to product development based on customer needs and the needs of the market place in general.

As a business SEACON (europe) Ltd is also very proud of the significant contribution its staff have had on the company’s performance, a contribution illustrated by low staff turnover and team spirit.

Only 160 Queen’s Awards were announced this year for outstanding business achievement in the field of International Trade, Innovation and Sustainable Development.

www.sosmagazine.biz

A further celebration and presentation of the award took place at SEACON (europe)’s facility in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk on Wednesday 30th July, 2014 where the Lord-Lieutenant for Norfolk, Mr. Richard Jewson attended and presented the official glassware. Also present was the Deputy Lieutenant, Mr. Richard Butler, the Mayor of the Borough of Great Yarmouth, Mrs. Marleen Fairhead, the Mayor’s Consort, Mr. Peter Fairhead, Mrs. Sharon Stone from the Lieutenancy Office based at County Hall, Norwich and Mr. John Rimmer, International Trade Advisor for East of England International.

www.seaconworldwide.com Development Agency Noord-Holland Noord

27

Fasteners, Seals & Bolt Tensioners

Tool stocks increased to meet subsea seasonal demand Boltight has increased the ex-stock availability of its range of subsea bolt tensioners, flange pullers and nut splitters to satisfy the seasonal demand of the offshore oil and gas industry. As weather conditions start to improve in many of the world’s oilfields, a fast turnaround on hydraulic bolt tensioning equipment is seen as critical to maximizing subsea operations.

The company supplies a wide range of subsea tools as well as ancillary equipment including pumps and hoses.

Manufactured to exacting safety standards to strong and robust designs, the tools are durable and have a long operating life.

They are in use all over the world from the North Sea to Nigeria and South East Asia to the USA. Boltight’s tools are held at key regional locations ready for immediate delivery to the major oil production sites. Custom-

built tools are also available on short lead times thanks to the utilization of stateof-the art design concepts and innovative manufacturing techniques.

The company’s subsea bolt tensioners feature split reaction nuts, a lifting eye bolt, a combined body and bridge, 30mm piston stroke, 1500 bar operating pressure, single or twin hydraulic connections and a maximum piston stroke indicator.

Boltight’s Engineering Manager, Dave Metzger explained: “At this time of year there has to be a fast turnaround on bolt tensioning equipment and replacement parts for the offshore market to ensure there are no interruptions to time critical operations. In anticipation of seasonal demand we have increased our stock levels so we can process orders quickly and efficiently. Our customers benefit from this service at a local level

through our worldwide network of representatives.”

For more information contact Boltight on: 0870 7744661 E-mail sales@boltight.com Or link to the website: www.boltight.com

Senior appointment for HTL HTL are delighted to announce that a new Senior Appointment has been made within the HTL Worldwide division of HTL. Chris Stimpson will be joining HTL Worldwide as Regional Director for the Asia Pacific region from September 1st 2014.

www.sosmagazine.biz

The move to HTL Worldwide is a fitting transition for Chris; he has gained many years of valuable expert bolting knowledge and experience in the controlled bolting industry having held the position of General Manager for Hytorc Australia & Asia Pacific for well over a decade. Chris is joining HTL Worldwide from SPX where he is leaving his most recent position of General Manager – Asia Pacific of which he also held for some time.

28

As well as a wealth of industry knowledge Chris brings with him around eight fully established and successful local distributors, effectively providing HTL Worldwide with a readymade distribution

network in the region. He is also fully qualified to offer clients relevant & valuable industry training to ECITB & API standards, which will further add to HTL Worldwide’s exceptional service portfolio.

This appointment forms the most recent part of HTL’s international growth strategy which is now gaining momentum and will see rapid growth and expansion for the organisation over the coming months.

Chris comments: “I am very excited indeed about joining HTL Worldwide, and greatly looking forward to being heavily involved in the companies’ future growth strategy. The proactive team culture and unique customer focus at HTL Worldwide is extremely appealing and important to me. Combine my 14 years experience in Joint Integrity Management with HTL Worldwide’s exceptional product portfolio and we can create a bright and exciting future for HTL Worldwide’s Industry Leading Bolting Technology. I am certainly looking forward to propelling the company’s growth strategy by sharing and

For more information, please contact HTL on: +44 (0)1670 700000 Or visit the website: www.htl-worldwide.com

promoting HTL Worldwide’s Controlled Bolting Solutions with both existing and prospective customers in the markets we serve.”

Chris Stimpson, Regional Director for HTL Worldwide

ww se

pp

Pr o lier g n of Q u alit y S e ali

uk co. ls.

w.easternsea w w

d

tel: + 44 16 7

Su

uc

A

o .u k

ts

We appreciate that not everyone requires the same thing and that flexibility is the key.

You tell us what you want and we will take care of the rest.

s .c

0

29 05 4 8

Fasteners, Seals & Bolt Tensioners

w. e a s t e r n

al

When safety really matters The Nord-Lock Group is a world leader in bolt securing systems. We offer a unique combination of bolting expertise and a wide product range, including wedge-locking solutions and Superbolt tensioners.

Our mission is to safeguard human lives and customer investments by securing the world’s most demanding applications. www.sosmagazine.biz

Nord-Lock Ltd. Tel: +44 (0)1264 355557 enquiries@nord-lock.co.uk ww.nord-lock.com

29

Training & Certification

OPITO makes travelling to work offshore in the Gulf of Mexico safer with new survival training standard With 2.3 million passengers travelling to work on offshore installations by helicopter in the Gulf of Mexico every year, OPITO is making sure every worker has the necessary training to get to work and return home safely every trip.

The oil and gas industry’s training standards body has set new and higher standards for Tropical Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (THUET). The training has increased from four hours to a one-day course which must be repeated every four years. It covers how to get out of a helicopter in the event of a ditching or controlled landing on sea as well as rig abandonment and sea survival. The training takes an individual through many scenarios to get them comfortable with a safe evacuation of the helicopter whether it is upright or submerged and upside down.

www.sosmagazine.biz

Albert Skiba, OPITO Vice President Gulf of Mexico, explained: “To date survival training in the Gulf of Mexico has been sporadic with no common standard

30

and no common quality control. The new THUET standard goes well beyond what is outlined by the BSEE Bureau of Safety Environment and Enforcement by the US government and is designed to give offshore workers the knowledge, competence and confidence they need to remain safe and in the event of an incident while travelling to work. The initial feedback has been positive with trainees saying they felt more engaged in the training and would be able to apply what they learned in an emergency situation.”

OPITO has developed this common training standard in partnership with industry and training centres in the region are currently seeking accreditation to run these courses.

Mr Skiba added: “The new training standard meets the criteria of all the various operating companies in the region and it is anticipated that more training centres will be seeking accreditation from OPITO to run these courses as demand

increases, In the last three years OPITO has been raising awareness in the Gulf of Mexico of our offshore safety training standards, recognised to be the best in the world, and as a result the number of training centres in the region certified to run OPITO courses has doubled.”

Funded by industry for industry, OPITO is the recognised, global authority on safety training in the oil and gas sector. The organisation’s vision is to have common safety training standards accepted and adopted by the industry to significantly improve the safety of the global oil and gas workforce.

OPITO works with governments, regulators and industry all over the world to deliver improved safety training standards and workforce development frameworks.

The standards designed by OPITO, have been adopted across the globe. More than 250,000 people per year train to the OPITO standards in 54 countries.

OPITO’s Tropical Basic Offshore Safety Induction Emergency Training standard (TBOSIET), of which THUET is one element, is not mandatory in the Gulf of Mexico but the organisation is hopeful that it will eventually become a statutory requirement in this region as operators accept the value of this three day course over what is currently being delivered.

Group chief executive of OPITO International, David Doig concluded: “One of the most pioneering and hitech industries in the world, oil and gas operates in hostile environments and hazardous conditions. OPITO aims to make the industry one of the safest. Every worker, on every helicopter trip has the fundamental right to know that the people around him, or her, are trained to the highest standards. OPITO is that standard.

There is no other like it and employers should adopt these standards.”

Visit the website: www.opito.com Albert Skiba, OPITO Vice President Gulf of Mexico

Marine High Voltage Training MCA (Maritime & Coastguard Agency) approved courses: High Voltage Training, Management Level High Voltage Training, Operational Level

In addition to a wide range of HV/LV authorisation and safety training for onshore and offshore power systems, including:   

High Voltage Authorisation Training The Safe Operation of HV/LV Power Systems Electrical Protection

The Faraday Centre Tel: +44 (0)1642 467236 www.faradaycentre. co.uk

YOUR SUBSEA TRIALS AND TRAINING SOLUTION • New work class ROV training in a contextual experience environment.

• Industry leading diver and ROV training, focussed on customer needs.

• Extensive trials and training facilities replicating offshore conditions.

• Over 40 years experience in high quality subsea trials and training.

• Sea water environment with depths to 150m.

Training & Certification

 

Discuss your trials or training needs now on: +44 (0) 1397 703786, fortwilliam@theunderwatercentre.com www.theunderwatercentre.com or scan the code for more info

Gas Explosion Hazards training Gas Explosion Hazards on Offshore and Onshore Facilities 25-26 September 2014, London, UK Addressing all aspects of vapour cloud explosions and various modelling techniques. www.icheme.org/gasexp

Gas Explosion Hazards on LNG Facilities - NEW

An advanced course on the analysis of explosion and other hazards for liquefied natural gas facilities. www.icheme.org/lng Email: courses@icheme.org, tel: +44 (0)1788 534431

www.sosmagazine.biz

3-4 November 2014, Rugby, UK

ADVANCING CHEMICAL ENGINEERING WORLDWIDE C0206_14

C0206_14 ProSafety HP Ad_Gas_Exp.indd 1

31

22/08/2014 13:57

Training & Certification

Oil and gas industry urged to increase basic knowledge of well control post Macondo The International Well Control Forum (IWCF) is gearing up to launch a new online awareness course focussing on the life cycle of a well, with particular emphasis on well control. It is aimed at everyone working in the oil and gas industry and those planning on entering the sector.

The free e-learning initiative will be available on IWCF’s website before the end of the year after the organisation, which sets international training standards for well control, commissioned new content and the build of an interactive online programme.

The development supports IWCF’s drive for increasing understanding of how well control events can occur and their consequences and prevention methods following the recommendations from the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP) after the Macondo tragedy.

www.sosmagazine.biz

IWCF already offers the higher levels, 2, 3 and 4, which are targeted specifically at those involved with well and drilling operations, but plans for the new level 1

32

training to be accessible by everyone with an interest in the industry David Price, CEO of IWCF said: “Introducing free basic awareness training is in direct response to some of the recommendations made by OGP following the Macondo incident as we believe that it will help to increase basic well competency and offshore safety. We would urge anyone with an interest in the oil and gas industry from university students to people working in onshore roles to get involved as it will give a lot of interesting insights into how we can all work together to make the offshore environment a safer place to work.”

The training will start with a scene setter on how reservoirs are formed and the lifecycle of a well through to drilling

and intervention activity and finally hazards, prevention methods and industry techniques to deal with a blowout with real life examples on Macondo and other incidents. The online programme is being designed and built by Oilennium, part of the Petrofac Group.

Founded by the oil and gas operators

David Price, chief executive officer of IWCF

in 1992, IWCF is an independent, not for profit organisation with elected representatives and a global network of branches, representing the entire industry. Headquartered in Montrose, UK, IWCF administers well control training, assessment and certification programmes.

IWCF is committed to creating a stepchange in well control knowledge and is currently investing in new facilities in Montrose to enhance training for assessors and instructors, including the use of simulators to replicate real-life scenarios.

Mr Price added: “We are taking a fresh look at what is taught and our new facility will further improve the quality of the learning experience. As we are fully independent, we have been able

to focus investment on introducing new course content and levels for well control training, which will benefit the wider industry.”

Since 1992, IWCF has certified over 160,000 people in almost every continent through 210 accredited training centres.

Training & Certification

Training, Assessment and Consultancy for Hazardous & industrial Areas Courses

Professional Services



CompEx Scheme



Electrical Safety Rules

Area Classification Surveys





Area Classification Assessment



Competency Plus Programme

DSEAR Surveys & Training



CE Marking

 HV/LV Competency



ATEX QA Assessment

 ATEX Guidance & Standards



 Electricity at Work Regulations

Product Certification



Competency Assessment

Explosion Protection International Training Ltd, Blackburn Business Park, Aberdeen, AB21 0PS

www.sosmagazine.biz



 Ex Courses

Tel: 01224 798635, Email: info@epitgroup.com www.epitgroup.com

33

Training & Certification

Being competent – what exactly does it mean?

We often hear people referring to others as in-competent; in anger, out of frustration or simply because they believe the person really shouldn’t be doing that particular job. But when was the last time you heard someone pay the compliment of referring to another person as competent?

Why is this not used anywhere near as much as its negative counterpart?

Perhaps the easiest starting point is to show the Oxford English Dictionary definition for both words:

Competent:

Adjective: Competent Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully. “a highly competent surgeon” Synonyms: Capable, able, proficient, adept, adroit, accomplished, skilful, skilled,gifted, talented, masterly, virtuoso, expert, knowledgeable, qualified, trained; efficient, good, excellent, brilliant

Incompetent:

www.sosmagazine.biz

Adjective: Incompetent Not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully.

34

“a forgetful and utterly incompetent assistant” Synonyms: Inept, unskilful, unskilled, inexpert, amateurish, unprofessional, lacking ability, bungling, blundering, clumsy, unproficient, inadequate, substandard, inferior, ineffective, deficient, inefficient, ineffectual, no good, not good enough, wanting, lacking, leaving much to be desired;

When speaking about running out of cheap and easy oil at the Society of Petroleum Engineer’s 40th birthday celebrations in August this year, Dr Helge Haldorsen, VP of Strategy and Portfolio for North America at Statoil commented: “Aberdeen has always led the way in terms of industry innovation and should now lead the way to challenge the industry’s business models to become a more efficient and financially viable sector”.

The key purpose of any training is to improve effectiveness and productivity within an organisation, achieved by departing knowledge to the individual.

Everyone needs training to do their jobs well. Being competent however is the full package - a mixture of knowledge, skills and experience. Many people equate a well-trained person with a competent one but knowing what to do is not the complete picture - knowing why you do it, what could happen if you didn’t and the correct and safe way to do it is the necessary combination to ensure competence. As the synonyms in the earlier definition show, being competent is the same as being skilled, knowledgeable,

qualified, trained, capable and so on – not purely being trained!

So when we hear someone calling another in-competent and wonder why we rarely hear its positive opposite, perhaps it’s just down to ignorance on what exactly makes someone competent?

www.maggiebraidassociates.com

Training & Certification

A sentiment shared by many however, in order to be more efficient and financially viable whilst keeping our workforce safe, we need to make sure our people are assessed as competent in their roles.

How do we do this? Training them adequately perhaps? Well yes, of course, but it shouldn’t stop there.

Atlas, creating satellite offices across the world Atlas is the leading global provider of innovative training and learning. Every year they deliver over 350,000 learning events in more than 40 countries and 20 languages. Atlas is trusted by 150 leading international operators and 750 energy and major service companies worldwide.

Not content with their already-large global presence, Atlas set about creating satellite offices across the world to boost brand awareness in other countries.

The company currently has four offices worldwide, in Aberdeen, Houston, Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur.

Atlas opened a new office in Houston in March 2013 with the aim of increasing support to the company’s existing clients in the USA. Austa McKendrick is the Regional Manager of Atlas in Houston.

Contractors and Austa hopes that this will help Atlas secure many more big contracts with international companies.

Balan Nadarajan has been Account Manager of the Kuala Lumpur office for a year and a half and is responsible for the Asia area. He has the same remit as Austa: raise brand awareness, look after current clients and search for new ones. But he admits that this isn’t too hard thanks to the Atlas brand.

He said “Atlas is a growing presence in this area but it isn’t too difficult to attract new clients. We have a great business Balan Nadarajan network over here and working with the likes of Shell, Technip, Total and BP certainly makes my job easier; working with the best shows potential new clients that we are the best.”

She explains that “Having an office in Houston to enable us to work more closely and offer greater support to our American clients is great.”

Atlas has recently become a member of the International Association of Drilling

Austa McKendrick

www.sosmagazine.biz

Atlas Knowledge is also making an impact in the Middle East thanks to Regional Account Director Raju Venkat.

Atlas’s presence in the Middle East has undoubtedly grown since Raju’s appointment in February 2011 and that was enhanced when the company partnered with the Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT) in April 2013.

Atlas has well-established relationships with clients and partners in the USA, winning large contracts with companies such as Baker Hughes, Ensco and Exxon Mobil in Houston. It is here that Atlas, in one of the biggest roll-outs of e-learning in the oil and gas industry, is providing a major new global learning framework.

www.atlasknowledge.com

35

Training & Certification

Jee Ltd enhances online training platform for flexible learning Jee Ltd, a leading independent multi-discipline subsea engineering and training firm, has upgraded its state-of-the-art online training site to enhance its online and blended learning offering to the oil, gas and renewables industries.

Jenny Matthew, Head of Courses at Jee said: “The oil and gas industry is calling out for flexible training solutions that can be used as a cost-effective way of training existing and new employees. This investment in our site, based on a ‘Moodle’ learning platform, is part of Jee’s ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and flexible training programmes.”

Key features of the Moodle platform include an improved, user-friendly layout so delegates can easily navigate the site

and track their course progress. Online forums and chat tools enable peer-to-peer learning and knowledge transfer between delegates and tutors. The Jee Moodle platform is designed to be a supportive, integrated and interactive learning environment with tutors on-hand to monitor course progress and provide extra guidance when required.

The additions to the new platform form an integral part of the blended learning programmes that Jee has developed. Blended learning ensures learning deliveries are optimised by selecting the most appropriate delivery method for each learning outcome.

For example, a Jee training course may be separated into online learning, self-study, coaching sessions and a tutor-led workshop. Central to this structure is the Moodle learning platform, which provides an online knowledge hub for learning activities.

Mrs Matthew: “With our clients in mind, we have invested in our

online Moodle system to ensure that it is up-to-date, userfriendly and fully flexible. We offer clients the ability to create a bespoke training programme by choosing from a wide range of Jee’s learning materials which include over 200 course modules and access to our substantial knowledge library of case-studies, videos, worked examples, assessments and quizzes.

The new features of our ‘Moodle’ site give users better control of the system, allowing them to adapt courses to suit their individual training requirements.”

Jee has been training the global oil and gas industry with its subsea portfolio for 19 years and the Jee curriculum has become the benchmark for excellence in the industry.

The company has built up a portfolio of 24 subsea engineering courses offered worldwide to assist in the standardisation of engineering knowledge across the global industry. Jee has trained over 6,000 professional engineers to-date and delivered courses in 33 countries.

Jenny Matthew, Head of courses at Jee

36

www.jee.co.uk

World first as subsea training centre launches work class ROV training course to the industry and, in due course, more advanced training designed to accelerate ROV personnel through their careers. It will be delivered in a contextual training environment, ensuring it is as realistic as possible to the conditions that are found offshore.

Steve Ham, General Manager of The Underwater Centre, said that the course was a global first for an independent training provider.

The first intake of students has started on the new five-week course - Work Class ROV Operations - which will change the way industry recruits and trains its staff.

Further courses have been scheduled for the rest of the year to cope with the huge demand for ROV operators forecast by the industry.

The training will come under the umbrella of the new ROV Industry Training Academy, which will aim to ensure training closely reflects the needs of the industry. This will include basic training introducing technical personnel

Training & Certification

The world’s first vessel-based training course in work class ROV operations delivered by an independent training provider has been launched by The Underwater Centre in Fort William.

The syllabus for the course includes ROV industry familiarisation, electrical and electronic systems, high voltage awareness, an introduction to hydraulics, working at height training, ROV operations from a vessel, Launch & Recovery operations, piloting an observation class ROV and work class Triton XL26 in a marine environment, and an introduction to ROV maintenance, including electrical Technip has also led the development of retermination of armoured umbilical the course syllabus, which was developed and tether. in conjunction with the International Marine Contractor’s Association (IMCA) and the Steve Ham said: “The course is aimed at ROV industry, to ensure that the training making new entrants to the ROV industry provided meets the needs of industry as more effective members of the ROV team well as raises the standard of ROV training. much faster.

Thanks to the unique location and The course is aimed specifically at facilities the Centre has to offer, we are personnel meeting the minimum trade able to provide training in a contextual requirements set by IMCA, with relevant environment bringing the offshore experience in electrical, electronic or experience into an onshore environment.” hydraulic trades, wishing to enter the industry as pilot technicians.

Significant industry support, including the provision of technical assistance Anyone interested in more information and hardware, has been provided by about The Underwater Centre should companies such as Fugro, Technip, contact: 01397 703 786 or Lawsons Engineering, Forum, Kongsberg, fortwilliam@theunderwatercentre.com FMC Schilling Robotics, and Digital Edge.

www.sosmagazine.biz

37

Subsea Equipment

SeaBotix vLBV in air-deployed MCM exercise The SeaBotix vLBV300 ROV was recently part of a groundbreaking MCM test exercise put on by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit One (EODTEU ONE) in San Diego.

Two small combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) containing the vLBV and an AUV were launched from a C-130 Aircraft via parachute to the ocean off Southern California and followed by a contingent of US Navy EOD technicians.

The bundled CRRC’s containing the Seabotix vLBV and an AUV are dropped from the C-130 It is estimated the equipment hit the surface of the ocean at up to 6 m (~20 ft.) per second in the partially-inflated CRRCs. The team then readied the gear and deployed the AUV to scan for any targets.

Once a suspicious object was located with the AUV, target data was uploaded to the SeaBotix vLBV control console and then the vLBV was piloted to the target for positive identification.

The target was confirmed at ~54 m (175 FSW) in less than three hours, significantly reducing the typical time required for the same operation done traditionally, while reducing the number of personnel required.

www.sosmagazine.biz

The SeaBotix vLBV300 enables high risk underwater operations by reducing diving hazards to personnel, mission time, and number of team members required to complete operations.

38

The FOD team following the bundled CRRC’s

Sea trials of the Seabotix vLBV system on an inflatable boat of similar size to those used in the exercise One participant contacted a SeaBotix representative after the exercise to thank them for making “extremely rugged equipment”.

SeaBotix has delivered well over 100 vLBV systems since mid-2011 with many of those being to militaries worldwide in applications including MCM operations, salvage, diver observation, and ship’s husbandry.

Visit www.SeaBotix.com or contact Info@SeaBotix.com

Subsea Equipment

OSBIT Power awarded multi-million pound contract for the supply of twin heavy weather ROV launch & recovery systems (LARS) OSBIT Power, a leading North East subsea engineering and technology company has been awarded a multi-million pound contract by Helix Well Ops for the supply of twin, heavy weather ROV launch and recovery systems (LARS).

“OSBIT’s expertise in developing practical, elegant and reliable solutions within challenging constraints has been invaluable in engineering a system that meets the demanding operational requirements of Helix, within a very limited space.”

OSBIT, based in Riding Mill, Northumberland, has to meet challenging space constraints and a need to operate in severe weather conditions to deliver the tailored heavy weather Cursor type ROV Launch and Recovery systems to Helix Well Ops early next year.

To cope with the potentially severe weather, each deployment system includes a fast- acting Active Heave Compensated umbilical winch to allow for wide weather windows when deploying and retracting the ROV and TMS from the cursor system. Mounted on guidewires, the cursor provides positive down force when deploying the ROVs through the moonpool and down through the splash zone to prevent damage to the ROV and TMS during deployment.

The LARS will be installed into the Q7000, Helix’s new semisubmersible light well intervention rig being built in Singapore.

“This industry demands the best from its suppliers, due to the critical nature of its subsea operations. Ensuring an ROV can be safely deployed at all times is vital to success of our client’s operations” said Steve.

OSBIT Managing Director Tony Trapp, adds “OSBIT (On Specification, Budget and In Time) has grown rapidly in for four

years, and our engineers have spent many decades supplying highly-complex offshore, subsea and military systems. That experience is invaluable when delivering projects such as these, and with our well established supply chain in the North East of England, we can manufacture the most high performance and reliable offshore equipment available anywhere in the world.”

A recent wave of 23 orders over nine months bringing in more than £10m means OSBIT will soon take its workforce from 35 to around 43.

The company already has a strong track record with Helix.

“OSBIT has impressed us greatly over several projects, by their ability to innovate and rapidly translate our requirements into practical, high quality engineered solutions,” said Paul Shotton, Helix Well Ops’ Manager for Special Projects.

“We looked forward to them delivering these systems in 2015”.

www.sosmagazine.biz

Among other design drivers, OSBIT Power’s solution has to fit within the below-deck ROV hangars onboard the Q7000 and cope with operations in up to 5m Hs conditions.

40

“We have worked very closely with Helix’s engineers to ensure the systems will provide reliable operation in harsh conditions while meeting the packaging constraints within the hangars,” said OP Engineer Steve Binney.

How the LARS will look on board the Q7000

C-Kore jumper & umbilical monitoring device

As subsea field umbilical arrays grow ever more complex the integrity of the components becomes increasingly critical.

It is paramount that subsea electrical arrays are made up of umbilical cables & connectors that are known to be good.

Unfortunately it is all too easy for jumper assemblies to be damaged in transit between factory floor and sea floor.

Once the array is fully assembled and in place on the sea bed then fault finding becomes highly problematic and test via disconnection runs the very real risk of introducing further faults.

Possible faults could include; • Manufacturing Errors & Design Flaws • Transit Damage via Incident or Accident • Incorrect Installation or Load Out • Mechanical Damage (impact, vibration, crush, cut, abrasion, etc.)

• Hydrostatic Effects • Water Leak or Pin Hole • ROV Manipulator Damage • Sea floor movement

When Subsea, the C-Kore can detect the arrival of any ROV (via light source or proximity sensors), and when activated, installation resistance, continuity and capacitance (cable length) are measured automatically.

Tests are performed between all/ any required electrical cores and the surrounding sea water.

Subsea Equipment

C-Kore is designed to provide assurance to field installation engineers that their umbilical systems will meet the client requirements by checking electrical integrity immediately prior to connector make-up.

Lowest measured values are shown on the full colour OLED display; these values can be used to determine if any damage has occurred to the subsea component.

The operator then makes up the connection in the normal way and can be sure that known good components are being assembled at every point in the process.

The Zetechtics C-Kore is a Subsea (rechargeable) battery powered electronics package, fully integrated into the dummy For more information please contact the sales team on +44 (0)1653 602021 or plug normally fitted to the electrical email sales@zetechtics.com connectors of subsea termination heads and umbilical / jumper assemblies.

Powerful jumper and umbilical monitoring As subsea field umbilical arrays grow ever more complex then the integrity of the components becomes increasingly critical.

C-Kore is designed to provide assurance to field installation engineers that their umbilical systems will meet the client requirements by checking electrical integrity immediately prior to connector make-up.

For further information visit our website or call our sales team on 01653 602020

www.sosmagazine.biz

Tel: +44 (0) 1653 602020 | Email: sales@zetechtics.com | Web: www.zetechtics.com

Zetechtics Ltd 41

Subsea Equipment

Tharsus Group named as a finalist in the national Mechanical Engineers’ “Manufacturing Excellence” Awards Tharsus Group, the North East-based original equipment design and manufacture specialist, has been named a finalist in the national Mechanical Engineers’ ‘Manufacturing Excellence’ Awards.

Following an in-depth assessment, Tharsus, which provides specialist manufacturing and fabrication services to industries including the subsea oil & gas market, has been named as a finalist in the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise category, which will be announced at a prestigious ceremony on 30 September at the University of Warwick.

After originally being shortlisted for the award earlier in the summer, a team of Assessor from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) visited Tharsus’ factory in Blyth, Northumberland where they took a tour of the facility, met and interviewed key personnel and inspected the company’s innovative design and manufacturing capabilities.

www.sosmagazine.biz

These awards represent the growth and development of Tharsus, particularly since it opened its full-product manufacturing facility in Blyth two years ago and established itself as a pioneer in the field of Original Equipment Design and Manufacture (OEDM).

OEDM is an evolution of the traditional contract manufacturing mode where Tharsus works with companies looking to grow, improve or diversify their product portfolio.

The company take responsibility for part or all of the process from concept design, development and prototyping, technology integration and supply chain management through to final assembly and serial manufacture.

In addition to undertaking the judging process during the visit, the assessors also provided, free expert advice and

Brian Palmer, Chief Executive of Tharsus Group, said: “Reaching the final of the Manufacturing Excellence Awards is a fantastic achievement for the business.

This is the second time in 12 months the company has reached the final of an SME category in a national awards.

“In a relatively short period we have received some outstanding endorsements for the investments we’ve made our manufacturing capabilities from respected organisations such as the Cranfield School of Business, and now IMechE, which reaffirms our commitment to creating world-class facilities.”

benchmarking, which is provided as part of the Manufacturing Excellence business improvement programme, which has been a cornerstone of the awards for more than 30 years.

42

In 2013 the company was named Best SME in the Best Factory Awards, which is run by the respected Cranfield School of Management.

The chassis of a subsea ROV constructed by Tharsus for SMD

Meet the machines revolutionising ship’s infrastructure inspections

As new regulations allow vessels to achieve longer dry-docking intervals there is greater need for a programme of regular inspection of critical areas and increased vigilance by the crew to ensure that corrosion or other defects that could affect structural stability are identified at an early stage.

Mini ROVs such as the market leader – the VideoRay - are ideally suited to underwater infrastructure inspection, salvage and survey projects, such as rigs and floating production storage and offloading vessels (FPSOs). Small, light and energy efficient, these ROVs can be deployed in areas where space is minimal, the use of large machines poses a threat to the equipment, or where there’s a risk of damage when used with delicate machinery.

The latest generation of small ROVs are serious machines, out to prove that compact size does not mean compromise. The ROVs’ powerful thrusters, sonar options and stability mean that a comprehensive vessel inspection can be carried out in less than two hours, saving time and money and meeting scheduling deadlines for Underwater Inspections In Lieu of Dry-dock (UWILD).

The ROV can travel along tanks or pipelines, checking the

integrity of welds and seams and inspecting for corrosion, fouling and leaks. The small size allows for small space inspections down to 30cm in diameter. The easy to attach hull crawler is ideal for inspections of ship hulls, water tanks and other submerged structures - ensuring stable video in difficult, high-current underwater environments (up to six knots). Areas where deterioration is known to commonly occur or has been observed in previous surveys can be automatically located using advanced Dynamic Positioning software like SeeByte CoPilot.

Underwater inspection with an ROV allows vessels and structures in depths of up to 300m to be inspected without downtime or extra support from ships. With simple user-friendly interfaces, the equipment’s intuitive and easy-to-master control system can be mastered by any operator, from crew to captain. Operators can take still shots of areas of concern, while videoing the entire inspection and video documentation can be saved as either stills or films for later reference.

Subsea Equipment

Robots are already being used in place of humans in dangerous environments on the surface from bomb disposal to search and rescue. But now a new crop of underwater vehicles are set to transform ship’s infrastructure inspection.

Despite their enormous capability, most systems fit in to two suitcase sized pelli-cases and are light enough to be hand carried; allowing them to be transported easily for easy deployment and to ensure complete inspection coverage. This extreme portability makes the equipment ideal for regular and mandatory inspections by allowing for easy inspection of entire vessels, including ballast tanks, turret riser tubes, anchoring systems and complete hull inspections.

The Smart Choice ­ Trusted by some of the biggest names in the subsea industry The VideoRay Pro 4 helps you get the job done quickly and safely

So ask yourself ­ Why choose anything else?

Specialists in the supply of World Class ROVs, Sonars and Accessories to the Subsea Market. www.atlantasmarine.com T: +44 (0)1935 426 000 F: +44 (0)1935 426 522 E: info@atlantasmarine.com www.sosmagazine.biz

43

Hazardous Equipment & Gas Detection

New ATEX Zone 0 Portable LED Floodlighting Solution Wolf ATEX Zone 0 Flood Bank Wolf Safety, the world’s leading manufacturer of hazardous area portable and temporary lighting, launches the unique Wolf ATEX Zone 0 Flood Bank to offer hazardous area workers a truly portable and self-contained LED temporary floodlighting solution in areas where the most extreme hazards may be present in flammable concentrations.

The ATEX Zone 0 Flood Bank exploits the excellent performance and reliability of the renowned and proven Wolflite XT Rechargeable Zone 0 Handlamps to deliver collectively, within a stand, a flood of outstanding illumination of up to 2,100 lumens, to a Zone 0 hazardous task area.

The Flood Bank Stand incorporates the Wolflite XT Rechargeable Zone 0 Handlamps (XT-75) which are CE marked to the ATEX Directive and IECEx Certified, for safe use in Zone 0, 1 and 2 potentially explosive gas atmospheres, where a T4 temperature class permits. Available in 2 (XT-602), 4 (XT-604) or 6 (XT-606) handlamp bank configurations, the stands can be placed on level ground or mounted on a tripod to elevate, direct and focus the light to the desired task working area.

The XT-75 Zone 0 Handlamps’ bespoke optics coupled with the highest performance ‘fitted for life’ LED light sources deliver an outstanding light output, of over 350lms each, from the high intensity spot beam, switchable to a wide-angle flood. The battery duration at high output is 6 hours and 12 hours in powersave mode and is monitored with a state of battery charge indicator.

Made of stainless steel, each stand incorporates handlamp holders with ‘snap-in/snatch-out’ function for quick release but secure retention and allows the bank of handlamps to be manually tilted and locked in position.

www.sosmagazine.biz

Miles Jackson, Sales and Marketing Director comments, “We are very pleased to now offer hazardous area workers a unique LED floodlite solution which is designed for Zone 0 maintenance and inspection tasks. Whilst delivering excellent light output, the flood banks are also lightweight and using the integrated handle easily transportable, plus have straightforward function selection.

44

He adds, “For added flexibility, the handlamps can be removed from the stand in the Zone 0 hazardous area and used for close inspection work or in awkward to reach locations, plus the Flood Bank can act as an emergency backup light source independent of lead powered lighting.”

The stands only are also available and can accommodate all Wolflite XT Handlamp models to create different Zone versions as required.

For further information on the ATEX Zone 0 Flood Bank please visit www.wolf-safety.co.uk.

Follow us on twitter @wolfsafety to keep up to date on the latest Wolf Safety news.

Fire and gas detection Some of the larger installations in the UK North Sea can have F&G control systems made up of several thousand field devices ranging from the widely recognised smoke detector through to the detection of the highly toxic, flammable and corrosive gas, Hydrogen Sulfide.

The UK Continental Shelf has been a hive of Oil & Gas activity for almost 50 years and has a significant install base of mature assets. Over the years these assets have expanded, developed and/or been modified and so constant review of offshore F&G system installation is critical to ensure optimum levels of detection and protection are achieved.

A Fire & Gas Mapping study is generally the first step and can assess the current layout of detection in use to determine if they remain in the most appropriate position to detect the threat, whether it be gas, flame, smoke, oil mist or any other relevant hazard.

The wider control system into which the field devices feed will ultimately determine the action that results if any of the detectors goes into alarm mode. These actions can range from a simple alarm being triggered, fire pumps being started etc right the way through to a plant wide shut down of all system.

Given these implications, it is critical that the initial system design and implementation is fit for purpose. As with most technology based solutions, regular skilled maintenance and as required upgrades are key to ensuring the efficiency and reliability of the overall system.

Servelec Controls have been supporting the Oil & Gas industry for in excess of 40 years and are specialists in the design, engineering, install, commissioning and maintenance of highly complex F&G Detection and Control systems.

For further information contact: chris.stones@servelec-controls. com.

Hazardous Equipment & Gas Detection

Fire and Gas (F&G) detection and control is critical in any industry but perhaps none more so than an offshore Oil/Gas installation. Fortunately, thanks to the technology available, stringent industry regulation and the professionalism of the companies involved in the industry, significant fire and gas episodes are incredibly rare.

The BP Andrew production platform using the Servelec’s Safety and Control Systems

www.sosmagazine.biz

Safety & Control Systems

45

Hazardous Equipment & Gas Detection

Crowcon Announces Latest Capability Extension to IRmax Gas Detector Crowcon, the gas detection specialist, recently announced the release of the latest IRmax capability extension, enabling the detection of 29 hydrocarbon gases or vapours. As a key component of Crowcon’s Fire & Gas Safety portfolio, the infrared gas detector can now be calibrated for more obscure gases or vapours like toluene, cyclohexane, isopropyl alcohol, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) and paraxylene, along with the more common hydrocarbons such as methane, ethanol and LPG. The IRmax is an ultra-compact infrared (IR) gas detector which delivers rapid, fail-safe detection of hydrocarbon gases with very low power consumption. Far smaller and lighter than comparable IR detectors, the IRmax is easy to install in even the most inaccessible locations.

Conventional IR gas detectors use power consuming heaters to prevent condensation on windows and mirrors. Not so the IRmax. Instead, its optical components are treated with the highly durable, hydrophobic coating STAY-CLIR that completely prevents signal faults due to condensation. Because the IRmax contains no optical surface heating components, power consumption is dramatically reduced. It requires less than 1 Watt of power, typically 75-90% lower than other IR gas detectors. A gas detection system using IRmax detectors therefore requires smaller, lower cost power supplies and battery back-up systems.

Longer cables can also be used and more detectors can be powered on addressable networks.

www.sosmagazine.biz

Featuring dual-wavelength IR sensor technology in a rugged 316 stainless steel package, the ultra-compact IRmax provides rapid, fail-safe detection of potentially explosive hydrocarbons under the most extreme conditions. Capable of operating in temperatures ranging from -40 to +75oC, Crowcon’s IRmax

46

units are used in some of the most extreme climates on earth, ranging from the Siberian tundra to the Arabian desert and from the North Sea to the Niger Delta.

Other features of IRmax include: • Options for HART and RS-485 Modbus communications • IEC61508 SIL 2 Sira, ATEX, IECEx, Inmetro, gas and dust zone certifications • Hand-held Intrinsically Safe calibrator • Automatic optical obscuration monitoring This latest development to IRmax makes it a key component in the complete Crowcon Fire & Gas offering, ensuring every safety aspect is covered.

Key Facts: • IRmax can now detect 29 different hydrocarbon gases or vapours • Even detects toluene, cyclohexane, isopropyl alcohol, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) and paraxylene • Compact size requires less space, effort and time to install • Ultra lower power consumption, but with industry standard 4-20mA output

www.crowcon.com

Wireless Gas Detection with the BM25 Area Monitor

The Wireless BM25 utilises a mesh style network ensuring increased reliability in safety-critical situations. In a mesh network all units are connected peer to peer without central hierarchy, thereby forming a net-like structure. Consequently, each unit can receive, send and relay data.

One of the main benefits of the mesh style network over ‘daisychain’ non-wireless systems is that should one monitor fail, its neighbours go through another route. Once the fault has been corrected, the communication resumes automatically. The two groups merge together to form only one group again.

Up to 30 BM 25s can be ‘meshed’ on the same network of up to 1Km apart and up to 16 networks can coexist with no interference. Adding a BM 25 on an existing network has never been so easy as you just need to turn it on. The BM25 is automatically added on the network.

The Wireless BM25 is capable of monitoring from one to five gases through diffusion or sample draw. There are now 32 interchangeable “smart” sensor options available for the BM25 including PID, IR, electrochemical and catalytic sensors. Interchangeable/field replaceable sensors provide the flexibility of monitoring in a variety of applications thus reducing operating costs and downtime associated with instrument/sensor service.

visit our website www.beka.co.uk BEKA associates Ltd Old Charlton Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2DA UK Tel +44 (0) 1462 438301 Fax +44 (0) 1462 453971 e-mail sales@beka.co.uk

all the BM25’s in the chain will alert you of a fault, letting you get straight to the source of the problem. In all cases, the local gas detection capability remains effective and each BM25 will provide local alarm capability in the presence of gas.

The concave face design and construction ensures that gas sensors are protected and not blocked from the atmosphere in the event that the BM25 is knocked on its face or side in chaotic work environments. The IP66 ingress protection rating allows units to be used in harsh outdoor environments without damage from dust and water.

The operating runtime varies between 35 hours and 130 hours (depending on configuration) and takes only 4 and a 1/2 hours to recharge. A safe trickle charger is also available for long-term area monitoring in classified zones.

For those who already own BM25s and want to upgrade to benefit from the improved features, contact a1-cbiss for more details.

www.a1-cbiss.com

www.sosmagazine.biz

When the BM25 detects a hazardous level of oxygen, toxic or combustible gas, the top-mounted beacon sends a flashing, bright signal in all directions while emitting a powerful, 103 dB siren alarm.

If a BM25 goes into gas alarm, all BM25s in the network will report a corresponding alarm.

Similarly, if one BM 25 fails a communication request then

indicators & displays... conventional to fieldbus

Hazardous Equipment & Gas Detection

BM25 Wireless is a tough looking transportable multi-gas area monitor designed for worker protection to ensure safe levels of gas before workers enter hazardous areas, monitoring continuously during welding and other maintenance work , and mobile or short term work in areas where fixed detection systems are not suitable. Applications include shutdown sites, rig overhauls and fence-line surveillance.

47

Industry Round-up & New Technologies

Products In Brief....

Rotork Midland increases Rotork’s instrumentation product range

Flexitallic Group expanding its operations into the middle east

Paradigm Flow Services doubles turnover to £10 million

Established brands including MidlandACS, Alcon and Landon Kingsway have been added to Rotork Instruments’ product offering with the formation of Rotork Midland.

Flexitallic Middle East LLC, which was launched in 2013, has already established a growing customer approvals register, which, most notably, includes its facility on the Dammam to Jubail Highway becoming fully approved by Saudi Aramco and SABIC for the production of the Flexitallic Group’s established range of advanced and innovative gasket

Rising demand for offshore blockage removal technologies has boosted turnover at Paradigm Flow Services, as the company announces it has almost doubled its figures.

The ISO9001 certified company, which has been designing and manufacturing stainless steel control equipment for the oil and gas industries for over 60 years, is now part of the Rotork Instruments division.

technologies.

It brings with it an enviable reputation for delivering innovative solutions for a wide range of applications, including control systems for pneumatic and hydraulic control valves, electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic actuators, local control panels, manifolds and components such as solenoid valves, level controls, gas detection and fire-fighting equipment.

Within the Rotork Instruments division, the Rotork Midland product range complements the high-precision pneumatic control devices and motion control equipment manufactured by Rotork Fairchild, the Soldo range of control accessories for valve automation and the Young Tech Company’s market leading range of valve positioners and accessories.

As the blockage removal experts for the oil and gas sector, Paradigm Flow Services is focused on new technology and has brought two developments to market this year so far. The company launched FlexiCoil Extended Reach, to inspect and clear risers and flowlines and a Subsea Umbilical Flushing Unit (SUFU) in the first half of 2014.

Fisher Offshore increases product portfolio as it targets new markets A north-east specialist in lifting, deck machinery, subsea tooling and excavation has extended its relationship with one of the world’s leading suppliers of industrial equipment as it targets new opportunities within the energy and manufacturing industries.

Fisher Offshore is already one of the UK’s largest providers of Ingersoll Rand winches and hoists and recently extended this distributorship to include tools as it looks to increase its integrated offering to

www.sosmagazine.biz

both its current and prospective clients.

48

The Aberdeenshire-based firm achieved £10.7 million turnover in 2013, nearly twice the 2012 level of £5.4 million.

Audited accounts also demonstrate a rise in gross profits from £2.7 million to £5.1 million with EBITDA increasing 215% from £505,000 to £1.6 million.

The firm has already delivered more than £7.5million of contracts this year and has its sights set on achieving a £14 million turnover for 2014. Currently employing 65 people, there are plans to recruit a further 15 after all employees move to a new global headquarters in Drumoak later this year.

Rob Bain, managing director of Paradigm Flow Services, said: “Innovation is the backbone of our success and the last year has been our busiest yet, breaking through £10 million turnover. We maintain investment in developing truly gamechanging technologies that address some of the costly challenges operators face around asset integrity and health and safety”.

Valeport launches the smallest and most accurate SVP Industry Round-up & New Technologies

Production is now underway on Valeport’s latest innovation - the new UV-SVP - a small and compact direct reading package aimed primarily at AUV and ROV users, which delivers high accuracy data to compliment survey work.

Valeport’s UV-SVP (Underwater Vehicle – Sound Velocity Profiler) is based on the company’s miniSVS and offers a form factor designed for underwater vehicles where space is at a premium.

Measuring sound velocity, temperature and pressure, the UV-SVP uses Valeport’s class leading time of flight sound speed sensor, a PRT temperature sensor and a 0.01% accuracy pressure transducer in a compact package weighing just 750g in air. The lightweight titanium housing gives a depth rating to 3000m as standard. A wide range (9-30v DC) isolated power supply and RS232 communications complete the package.

Valeport, the UK’s leading manufacturer of oceanographic and hydrographic instrumentation, designed and manufactured the UV-SVP at their state of the art facilities based in the UK. Developed in response to a specific customer requirement, the UV-SVP has already been adopted by Bluefin Robotics for integration into the Bluefin 9 AUV. With a reputation for supplying the world’s most accurate sound velocity sensors, Valeport believes there will be strong demand for their small, lightweight and

Fitting in AUV model accurate UV-SVP as the AUV market sector continues to grow rapidly.

Kevin Edwards, Valeport sales and marketing manager commented: “The UV-SVP draws upon our existing technology and expertise. Initial feedback we’ve received to the new gauge has been very positive. Recent industry research indicates the AUV market is rapidly

growing across all sectors and we believe this poses significant opportunities for space-efficient and accurate sensor instrumentation.”

With an established reputation for high quality, reliable and innovative instrumentation, the UV-SVP, - like all Valeport products - benefits from an industry-leading three-year warranty.

Valeport also offers a unique 12-month warranty on all their serviced products as well as a dedicated calibration and service facility.

The UV - SVP

www.sosmagazine.biz

Valeport designs and manufactures instrumentation for the oceanographic, hydrographic and hydrometric communities with a worldwide customer base that includes: environmental, defence, oil and gas, renewable energy, construction, dredging and civil engineering sectors.

Visit www.valeport.co.uk for more information.

49

Do you need to Advertise?

The Publication Place your advert in this A4 publication, from a 1/4 page to a double page spread.

Take advantage of the free editorial which will equal the size of your advert.

A great way to showcase both your Company details and to also explain a product or a service you supply in your own words and with colourful images.

With a good circulation across the UK and distribution at the major exhibitions both here and overseas, you can expect awareness from companies in the industry looking to purchase equipment you manufacture or seek your specialised services.

The Online Version

Company Logo advertising is available on our website.

We allow for static Logo’s that can be placed in a prominent position on our Home Page.

Demonstration Videos are another option!

Have your advert display the video play sign in the on-line magazine. Readers can click on the link to activate your video.

Take a look on our website www.sosmagazine.biz

Contact our sales team: Robert Taylor General Manager 01634 867404 rob@sosmagazine.biz Safety p18 Dredging p22 Cover Story p15 Paints & Coatings p28 Marine Renewables & Windfarms p36 Commercial Marine Journal

www.sosmagazine.biz

September 2014 Issue

44 50

Jon McIntosh Sales Manager 01634 682464 jon@sosmagazine.biz If you are looking to reach the Workboat and Shipping market, we also publish Dockyard Magazine.

Filled with News Sections and regular features, the magazine circulates just over 6,000 copies to the UK Workboat and Shipping sector.

p18

p38 p31

www.dockyard-mag.com

Please see our website: www.dockyard-mag.com

A-Z Directory

Pg 41

A1-Cbiss ADIL AIS Group Astrimar Atlantas Marine Atlas Interactive Beka Associates Beamex Ltd Belleville Springs Ltd Bibby Offshore BMT Argoss Boltight CMP Products Ltd Crowcon Detection Earthstream Global Eastern Seals EPIT Faraday Centre Harkand Group Hire Torque Hone All Precision Houlder Ltd ICR Group IchemE Industry Tech Facilitator IWCF Jee Ltd MBA Ltd MP Filtri Nord-Lock OPITO Optasense Osbit Power Pacson Valves Paradigm Flow Services Process Systems Int Reflex Marine Reliance Precision RUD Chains Seabotix SEACON (europe) Ltd Servelec Group Subsea Technologies Technip Tharsus The U/water Centre Trinity Int Services Valeport Valley Springs Ltd Wolf Safety Zetechtics Ltd

Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel Tel

+44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +1 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44 +44

(0)1516 668300 (0)1224 659900 (0)1913 410391 (0)1467 620692 (0)1935 426000 (0)1224 708430 (0)1462 438301 (0)1455 821920 (0)1527 500500 (0)1224 857755 (0)1224 414200 (0)8707 744661 (0)1670 715646 (0)1235 557700 (0)2074 226900 (0)1670 840529 (0)1224 798635 (0)1642 467236 (0)1224 857711 (0)0167 070000 (0)8455 555111 (0)2072 831220 (0)1224 822822 (0)1788 534431 (0)1224 222410 (0)1674 678120 (0)1732 371371 (0)1224 564999 (0)1451 822522 (0)1264 355557 (0)1224 787800 (0)1252 392000 (0)1434 682505 (0)1382 513655 (0)1467 631234 (0)1604 786828 (0)1872 321155 (0)1484 601000 (0)1227 276611 (619) 450 4000 (0)1493 652733 (0)1246 437400 (0)1224 392200 (0)1224 271000 (0)1670 368000 (0)1397 703786 (0)1224 211755 (0)1803 869292 (0)1246 451981 (0)1142 551051

Tel +44 (0)1653 602020

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

Website.

www.a1-cbiss.com www.assetdev.com www.aisgroup.co.uk/offshore www.astrimar.com www.atlantasmarine.com www.atlasknowledfge.com www.beka.co.uk www.beamex.com www.bellevillesprings.com www.bibbyoffshore.com www.bmtargoss.com www.boltight.com www.cmp-products.co.uk www.crowcon.com www.earthstreamglobal.com www.easternseals.co.uk www.epitgroup.com www.faradaycentre.co.uk www.harkandgroup.com www.htl-worldwide.com www.hone-all.co.uk www.houlderltd.com www.icr-world.com www.icheme.org/gasexp www.itfenergy.com www.iwcf.org www.jee.co.uk www.maggiebraidassociates.com www.mpfiltri.co.uk www.nord-lock.com www.opito.com www.optasense.com www.osbitpower.com www.pacson.co.uk www.paradigm.eu www.psilpump.com www.reflexmarine.com www.reliance.co.uk www.rud.co.uk www.seabotix.com www.seaconworldwide.com www.servelec-group.com www.subseatek.com www.technip.com www.tharsus.co.uk www.theunderwatercentre.com www.trinity-int.com www.valeport.co.uk www.valleyspring.com www.wolf-safety.co.uk

Website. www.zetechtics.com

www.sosmagazine.biz

Pg 47 Pg 10 O/B/C Pg 33 Pg 43 Pg 35 Pg 47 Pg 17 Pg 21 Pg 16 Pg 20 Pg 28 Pg 15 Pg 46 Pg 13 Pg 29 Pg 33 Pg 31 Pg 16 Pg 28 Pg 11 Pg 19 Pg 14 Pg 31 Pg 8 Pg 32 Pg 36 Pg 34 PG 9 Pg 29 Pg 4 Pg 23 Pg 40 Pg 39 Pg 22 Pg 20 Pg 18 Pg 17 Pg 14 Pg 38 Pg 27 Pg 45 Pg 27 Pg 12 Pg 42 Pg 37 Pg 21 Pg 49 Pg 21 Pg 44

51

PLANNING & LOGISTICS TEAM

MEDICAL TRAINING

SURVIVAL COURSES INCLUDING BOSIET, MIST AND CA-EBS

FIRE TRAINING INCLUDING OERTM/TL

ON-SITE HOTEL

EXPERT INSTRUCTORS

FULL DIRECTORY OF SKILLS AND COMPETENCY COURSES

AIS TRAINING, THE ONE STOP DESTINATION FOR ALL YOUR TRAINING NEEDS. WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES, ON-SITE HOTEL, AWARD WINNING FOOD, AIRPORT TRANSFERS. IT’S ALL TAKEN CARE OF TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER.

To find out more and to view our full list of offshore, wind energy, sub-sea, maritime and medical courses visit aisgroup.co.uk/offshore CALL THE TEAM ON +44 (0)191 341 0391